Keeping your money secure
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
May 9, 2018 3:33am CST
At busy times of the year there are plenty of experienced pick pockets about. I usually keep my bags zipped up at all times unless I need my money as I was the victim of a pickpocket once who stole my wallet with all my money in it.
I learned from this experience, I was too careless and left my bag open with my wallet on view so it was easy for someone to steal from me. I've even seen some people put their wallet or phone in their back pocket for everyone to see which would be such an easy target for a thief.
Has this ever happened to you or are you careful?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
@LadyDuck I hope you were able to put a stop on your cards before they used them,.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
Yes it's harder to keep hold of your bag if a man is stronger than you. That must have been terrifying.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
10 May 18
@sprite1950 Imagine they were two, young tall black men, Jamaicans I think, there are many in Miami.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
That's a really good idea. I see people in supermarkets who turn away leaving their bag unguarded while they are looking on the shelves.
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
@lynnief Well I had a family member who stole all his life so I am naturally suspicious!
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@lynnief (1203)
• Australia
10 May 18
@sprite1950 Yes, I often look at them and think they are leaving themselves wide open. I guess most people are just naturally trusting.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
22 May 18
@sprite1950 yes, I have seen that too.. I always make sure no one is around me if I am going to step away from the cart at all.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 May 18
@minx267 I'm more careful than I used to be. I was very careless when I was younger.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 May 18
I see some people who have their bag in the trolley and turn away to look at stuff on the shelves. Christmas is a good time for thieves in the supermarkets.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
17 May 18
Fortunately, I have never met a thief. Maybe I don't look rich.lol
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
17 May 18
They can still try to take your wallet even if you look poor. 
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
17 May 18
@caopaopao We don't have that method of payment over here.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
17 May 18
@sprite1950 Fortunately, I hardly carry any money now. I pay with Alipay and Wechat. lol Almost all shopping malls, small vendors, can be supported by Alipay and wechat payment.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 May 18
Well I guess anyone can be a little careless sometimes. I learned by it and I'm over careful now.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
23 May 18
@nela13 My friend got her camera stolen from her hotel room when she stayed in the Dominican Republic. They all got food poisoning too! I think that was a holiday they would rather forget!
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@nela13 (55700)
• Portugal
22 May 18
@sprite1950 I am more careful when I travel to a new place, we always fell more secure when we are in our home town.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
I think it's mainly men that keep their wallet in their back pocket. I've never done that,
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
15 May 18
@porwest Right, here we have a difference in language. A purse over here is the same as a wallet, the bag you carry the wallet in and refer to as a purse is a handbag 
.. I had my purse stolen from my handbag as I didn't keep it zipped up.
.. I had my purse stolen from my handbag as I didn't keep it zipped up.1 person likes this
@porwest (78761)
• United States
15 May 18
@sprite1950 Women tend to keep their wallet in their purse.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 May 18
That must be a huge disappointment when they steal a wallet that is empty
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 May 18
@id_peace I don't carry much cash but I do take my debit card with me. It's contactless so a thief could steal small amount,
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
15 May 18
I keep my money in my wallet and keep it in an inner pocket with zipper in. Bag. I also have a purse with a few bills and coins for my transportation fare. If I have a back pack, I have a small sling bad that keeps my money. There are really lots of pickpockets
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
16 May 18
It's mainly at busy times like Christmas here but I am always careful.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
25 May 18
@sprite1950 here Christmas and enrolment in school which is usually June to july
@Dextoi (1845)
• Philippines
9 May 18
I'm yet a victim of a pickpocket... I travel everyday from home to work but I don't bring extra cash. I ride my motorcycle though.
On weekends, whenever I go out to buy something, I don't ride my motorcycle. I use the public transportation. I usually bring just a wallet with me in my pocket. I usually wear cargo shorts and I place my wallet on the bottom pocket which usually have a zipper or a button to close it.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
9 May 18
That's sensible. I was far too careless and thought it wouldn't happen to me. I lost quite a lot of money.
@Dextoi (1845)
• Philippines
9 May 18
@sprite1950 you might want to bring a card instead of cash... :( that's sad...
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
9 May 18
@Dextoi It was a long time ago now and I am more careful but even the contactless cards or credit cards can be risky.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
11 May 18
It happens but it makes us more careful for the future.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
19 May 18
Ooh no, did anyone ever hand it in or did you lose everything?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
20 May 18
@SRSaba Haha I bet they were annoyed! I wonder if they ate your lunch!
@SRSaba (1128)
• Chennai, India
19 May 18
@sprite1950 no, somebody theft it! but, that day, lunch box only I kept in my bag!
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
18 May 18
It didn't happen to me, but I am really careful. I hope but am not sure that being careful will be enough to avoid pickpocket.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
18 May 18
They are very clever and experienced at getting our wallets out of our bag.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
19 May 18
@anikoonline Yes I am much more careful than I used to be. I never leave my bag unzipped these days.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
19 May 18
@sprite1950 Yes. When I read pickpocket news, I always think that they are one step ahead. They always have new and clever tricks.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
16 May 18
You would certainly know if someone tried to grope your front pocket
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@Paradon (2063)
• Pattaya, Thailand
16 May 18
@sprite1950 Yes, for sure! And they would not try it twice!
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@Peach10 (1920)
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14 May 18
I have but the funny thing is she threw it back at me 
you know why because it was empty
. She was so angry and threw it back at me and I never knew it coz I was carrying my son and my slingbag was way open for her to see the expensive wallet I I didn't even understand what she was saying until I reach my car
you know why because it was empty
. She was so angry and threw it back at me and I never knew it coz I was carrying my son and my slingbag was way open for her to see the expensive wallet I I didn't even understand what she was saying until I reach my car 1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
15 May 18
Haha that's brilliant! I would love to have seen her face when she saw it was empty!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 May 18
I am always careful when I walk on the sidewalk or just outside. I always would keep my bag close to my body and see to that it's zipped. I don't have my phone just displayed in my hand when not in use. ANd when I use it, I see to it that I am not in a place where it could easily be snatched from me.
Nowadays, we have to be very careful with our things.
That is why, their safety, as well as mine, are always included in my prayer.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
I am always aware that there can be thieves about so I am more careful now.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
11 May 18
I'm always careful. I only get purses with zip top. My mother is one of those people who has their purse open.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
12 May 18
I'm very careful now but at one time I just thought it would never happen to me.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
They certainly are. A friend of mine had her camera stolen from her hotel room in Vienna.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
9 May 18
I am very cautious and aware and do not carry money in the obvious spots.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
You are a sensible person. If I had been more aware when I was younger I would not have had my wallet stolen. I learned from that though.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
I'm glad you are sensible as it is never likely to happen to you.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
10 May 18
Yes I remember crying when it happened to me as I had no money.
